Finally Back! Date Night Dinner In!

Grant and I having a date night out in San Destin, FL

Well folks, my laptop is still down and out, but I decided to hijack Grants so I can post about what we had for dinner Saturday.

We are HUGE fans of having date night in dinners.  With 3 boys, we can not always get a sitter, but that doesn't mean we can't have a nice dinner in...

Bone in Strip Steak with Blue Cheese Butter

2 bone in strip steaks (marinated over night, recipe to follow)
blue cheese butter (recipe to follow)

These steaks are so quick and easy to make!  Heat the grill (we prefer charcoal) and grill 3 mins on each side for a nice med rare.  Make sure to let rest at least 5 mins once removed from the grill and cover with foil.

steak marinade

worcestershire sauce
large clove of garlic, grated
kosher salt
coarse ground black pepper
onion powder
evoo

I mix everything but the evoo together, then slowly stream it in while whisking until it is just right!

Blue Cheese Butter

1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 blue cheese
parsley
salt and pepper

I just mix this all in my food processor and then refrigerate at least 30 mins.  Top the steaks when you remove them from the grill while they rest.

Artichokes with Hollindaise Sauce

2 artichokes (steamed about 45 mins)
3 egg yolks
1 tbsp water
juice of a lemon
1 stick of very soft butter
dash of cayenne pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste

mix the yolks, water and lemon juice in a small sauce pan until thick and pale.  Place the pan over a low heat and whisk very aggressively, occasionally removing from the heat to not allow the eggs to scramble.  Once the yolks have become thick and smooth, remove from heat.  Add the butter by spoon fulls, whisking constantly.  Once it has formed the desired thickness, season with the cayenne, salt and pepper.  Serve on the side of the artichokes to dip.  (recipe from Julia Child)